Sample Cover Letters and Resumes
Sample Resume - Chronological
NAME
31 Robson Avenue Res: (250) 476-5432
Kamloops, BC V7J 5C2 Bus: (250) 645-8654
(Internet or E-mail address)
CAREER PROFILE
A financial administrator with over 9 years’ experience in both the private and public sectors
coupled with recent training in automated accounting systems. Particular strengths include:
5 years experience in financial accounting and reporting,
2 years experience in payroll management, and
1.5 years supervision experience.
I have also taught financial accounting courses for over 5 years with various business colleges.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Supervisor Jan 2015 - Present
Finance Department
Ministry of Environment
Government of Manitoba
Reporting to the Executive Manager, responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and
payroll systems, supervise 5 staff and:
achieved early payment incentives by developing a summary reporting system to monitor
accounts payable
decreased default payments by 20% through timely administration of an accounts receivable
portfolio
reduced training time for new staff by writing a procedural manual for accounting processes
in a government department. This included securing approval from the Senior Financial
Officer
increased staff effectiveness by designing and presenting training programs on diverse
aspects of accounting procedures within the public sector.
Administrative Assistant Sept 2010 – Jan 2015
Finance and Administration
Department of Attorney General
Government of Alberta
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for a full spectrum of administrative
processes within the Branch:
managed all equipment purchases, space planning, contracted services and budget for
various government program areas
maximized opportunities for bidders and reduced waiting periods by developing a tendering
process for contract services
met government wide standards by managing the conversion of financial and administrative
filing systems to a new protocol